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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
7
A quotation attributed to N. D. Cochran laments the diamond trade, suggesting brilliant gems may symbolize the imprisoned souls of innocent poor children sacrificed to human greed. The line critiques exploitation behind luxury.
A historical reflection on city and county power over utilities. It notes past acceptance of corporate crumbs, contrasts colonial grantors and grantees with present citizen vigilance, and argues the need to retain oversight over franchises to prevent arbitrary rate setting. The piece laments today’s essential but contested Duwamish valley lighting concession.
A feature notes the varied faces of Christmas shoppers as signs of their intentions and moods. It highlights how expressions reflect generosity or the lack thereof, urging that the true measure is the spirit in which gifts are given.
Advertises comfort wear including smoking jackets bath robes and dressing gowns priced from five dollars. Alfred Benjamin fine hand tailored street suits and overcoats as well as evening and tuxedo suits are offered.
Alphonse, newly arrived from the south of France, asks his friend Hodge to explain pole bear. Hodge clarifies polar bear, noting its Arctic home and fish diet. Alphonse resists becoming a polar bear for a dying man, insisting on a humane path despite comic misunderstanding. Also includes Aunt Susie and a real estate quip about a boiler shop next to the house and a parrot, phonograph, and twins.
A tribal guide and a wary attacker exchange blurred phrases as they stumble along a road. The native guide jokes about dangers and a hunt while the attacker frets about dangers and aims to return home. The dialogue shifts to a planned trip to Bongton Springs for relief and rest amid light banter about places and women.
London report notes Dr Maurice DeFleury, a brain storm specialist, creating a serum to end love. He declares love a mental poisoning and lists it as the sixth vice after alcohol opium morphine cocaine and ether.
A humorous exchange where Willie asks about the phrase on average and the teacher and Willie’s father explain that a hen lays about one egg per day on average. The dialogue clarifies the concept with simple terms.
A clergyman guest at an esteemed citizen’s country home enjoys milk punch poured at each plate. After draining his glass the dominie compliments the host on the blessed milk and the splendid cow, misreading the toast as gratitude for the dairy. The host remains puzzled by the remark.
Washington reports Charles J. Brand of the agricultural department says cooperation between farmers and urban egg users can remove price barriers. Tests of parcel post for egg shipments show promising results with low breakage and affordable containers, including a compact patented crate by C J Voorhorst of Portland Oregon.
A farmer advocates direct contact with farmers to ensure satisfactory dealings. The piece praises the idea of a gift package that is thrown away after use, noting the need for personal touch between consumers and farmers to improve exchanges.
A reader from Phinney Avenue denounces Seattle Electric for failing to heat street cars on evenings and cold mornings. The letter accuses the Boston-owned company of prioritizing profits over service, claiming watered stock and propaganda from a "daily prews" press. The writer vows to pursue the issue in court to stop further abuse and tolls on riders.
The Seattle Electric Company protests after the public service commission ruled in favor of the people that tickets must be sold on all street cars following a careful investigation. The Generous Electric Company notes the ruling and states its position in response.
A young bachelor ran a staff of many girls with a printed rule book for all. He hires a new maiden and questions her about meaning of one ring. She replies with a witty remark that the gesture seems abrupt and sudden.
In Minneapolis finger-bowls disappear while St Paul menus feature individual soup cakes with every bowl, signaling a quirky dining trend across the Twin Cities.
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